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Audi is offering lessees of selected electric cars a bonus of up to US$10,000 until the end of September if they keep their vehicle. For customers, that can make buying at the end of the lease more attractive – while at the same time the campaign shows how strained residual values remain in the EV market.
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Jaguar Land Rover plans to cut around 4,000 jobs worldwide over the next two years. The move mainly affects office and management functions and is intended to reduce costs as the group pushes ahead with its electric strategy.
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A new patent application shows how Toyota could create additional cargo space in a possible Ford Maverick rival: with a hidden tailgate solution that is used only when needed.
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Jaguar Land Rover is tightening its cost-cutting drive: Voluntary severance programs are intended to help reduce costs. Up to 4,000 jobs are being discussed, while China, tariffs and new competitors are increasing the pressure.
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Audi is relaunching the A2 as a small electric five-door. The A2 e-tron targets efficiency, everyday usability, and an entry price of around 32,000 pounds in the UK.
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Heavy U.S. pickups such as the Ford Super Duty and Ram HD were long rarely assessed in independent consumer crash tests. New IIHS tests now show that size alone is no guarantee of safety.
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Scout is sharpening the profile of the upcoming Traveler early on. Two SUV concepts indicate how the brand aims to appeal to buyers between a high-quality everyday car and a rugged off-roader.
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The Kia Telluride and Tesla Model Y achieve the IIHS’s highest current safety award. What matters most for buyers: the top rating depends on the specific, newer vehicle configuration.
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Tesla’s driverless Cybercab has launched in Austin. US regulators are now investigating whether the approval and safety certification of the autonomous electric vehicle is sufficiently documented.
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A large analysis of used electric cars sees Mercedes, Hyundai and BMW leading in battery health. Tesla models land in the lower third – for buyers, checking the battery condition now matters.
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